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Electronic Music Production

Course details
  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2025
  • Undergraduate
Course location
ICMP London

Course summary

SUBJECT TO VALIDATION

Explore the exhilarating world of live electronic performance technologies and embark on a transformative journey across this BA (Hons) Electronic Music Production degree. Develop your knowledge of performance tools, synthesisers and signal processors, while elevating your skills in sampling, sound design, mixing, and mastering.

In the dynamic BA (Hons) Electronic Music Production degree, you’ll learn how to use a range of innovative audio technologies as you collaborate with fellow composers, producers, DJs and sound designers across the course.

Over three years of study on this electronic music course in London, you’ll gain insight into the digital craftsmanship that shapes today’s electronic music scene, as you delve into the multitude of techniques and approaches used by iconic electronic music artists.

Focusing on processing, sampling, synthesis sound design, mixing and mastering, you’ll achieve profound technical expertise while cultivating your creative and critical thinking, and defining your unique artistic identity as an electronic music producer/artist or DJ.

During your time with us, you’ll explore a variety of diverse music delivery methods and cutting-edge computer-based technologies. You’ll gain essential skills in listening, ideation, workflow mastery and project management and, in preparation for a sustainable career in electronic music, discover the revenue streams of today’s ever-changing music landscape.

On this electronic music production course, you’ll also explore the fundamentals of marketing and branding, creating a marketing plan to propel your career as an electronic music artist or DJ in today’s music and entertainment industry.

Across all three years of your degree, you’ll regularly connect and collaborate with fellow students on the course, and across ICMP’s rich talent pool, to create electronic music compositions and present live DJ performances. You’ll also engage in sessions hosted by guest speakers from the world of electronic music – across creative, technical and business fields – each offering knowledge, wisdom and valuable music industry perspectives, plus suggestions on how to amplify your creative output. If you’re keen to launch your professional career as a DJ or are looking to get involved in the world of electronic music composition, beat making or sample pack creation, you’ll graduate from our electronic music production school as a confident artist/producer, equipped with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the buzzing world of electronic music production.

Modules

Sound design - sampling & synthesis, Mixing techniques, Electronic Music Production Fundamentals, Creative Production Approaches, Fundamental DJ skills, Music Business Fundamentals For Producers, Modular Synthesis and Sound Design, Applied Mixing Techniques, Applied Digital Production Techniques, Remixing and Creative Approaches, Promotional Assets for Producers, Electronic Music Performance, Innovation in Electronic Music Production, Advanced Sound Design, Mastering Electronic Music Production, Business Project for Electronic Music Producers, Final Electronic Music Production Project.

How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
W103
Institution code:
I25
Campus name:
ICMP London
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Open days

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff

80 points
Potential students should have A levels, a BTEC Diploma or Extended Diploma, an International Baccalaureate equivalent to 80 UCAS points, or an ICMP Higher Diploma. Applicants typically hold a GCSE Grade C or 4 or above in English and Maths, or a suitable equivalent such as Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Adult Literacy/Numeracy. At ICMP, we welcome you to apply if you’re a mature candidate who doesn’t have formal qualifications but can demonstrate your suitability for study through appropriate skills and experience. If you’re an international student, please check that you hold a relevant equivalent qualification with our Admissions team. You should also have an English language qualification equivalent to CEFR Level B2. All applicants will be invited to attend an audition/interview.

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9535Year 1
EU£10250Year 1
International£15250Year 1
Channel Islands£9535Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

Sponsorship information

For students to be eligible for SLC funding, they must be studying a designated course. Courses at the ICMP are designated each year by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. We have developed together with valued partners several scholarships and bursaries which supplement our outreach and widening participation activities and enhance access to our courses. Please contact our admissions team for more information.

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